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Learning how to properly dance ballroom style and perfect the moves requires a good bit of time and practice. However, you may be surprised at just how far you can get by learning a few basic ballroom dance steps. With this guide, you will learn the basic steps of ballroom dancing and find yourself out on the dance floor before you know it!
Ballroom Dance Posture
Before your feet can start learning these ballroom dance steps, it's important that you first learn the proper posture your body m …
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Intro to Ballroom Dance Steps & Posture | 3 Steps to Know

Learning how to properly dance ballroom style and perfect the moves requires a good bit of time and practice. However, you may be surprised at just how far you can get by learning a few basic ballroom dance steps. With this guide, you will learn the basic steps of ballroom dancing and find yourself out on the dance floor before you know it!
Ballroom Dance Posture
Before your feet can start learning these ballroom dance steps, it's important that you first learn the proper posture your body m

Super Cute Kids Re-Enact 2014 Oscar Nominated Films So You Don't Have To

Wow, the Oscars are coming up fast! The 2014 Academy Awards will air this Sunday, March 2. If you haven't had time to catch all of this year's big pictures (or just haven't made your own viral re-enactments yet), let these amazing kids take care of business for you.
My personal fave is the mini-Joaquin Phoenix in Her. Shout out to mom.me and Cinefix for this cool collaboration!
All you movie buffs out there can learn more about the grown-up actors nominated this year, follow our blog

The 6 Best Acting Colleges for Aspiring Thespians

Do you have a passion for acting? If you're serious about turning your hobby into a career path, higher education is the perfect time to take your studies to the next level. Plenty of undergraduate acting colleges offer Bachelor's degrees in acting or theater, and other creative subjects. Whether they're located in the heart of Manhattan's theater mecca or nestled away on an Ivy League campus in New England, each of these undergraduate universities can help you hone your skills and prepare you f

Learning to Dance: What Should I Look for in an Instructor?

If you're interested in learning to dance, don't let other beginners dictate your pace and progress. Instead of joining a class, schedule a private lesson with a professional dance instructor. You might not find your perfect match instantly, but you'll be in a unique position to consider the instructor's background, personality, and teaching style before signing up. But what should you be looking for, exactly?
Previous Stage Experience
After professional dancers retire, they often stick arou

Audition Tips: 4 Things You Need Besides Talent

So you've been preparing for an audition for a few months, and the big day has finally come. But even if you have the talent to back up your performance, there are a few things you'll need to remember to get on your potential director's good side. Read on as St. Augustine, FL teacher Heather L. explains...
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Auditions can be the most unpleasant part of being a performing artist. But with great preparation and forethought, they can also be the most valuable and exciting part. Aud